Tesla Model X vs Ford F-350 SD
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Tesla Model X | Ford F-350 SD |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,415 | 5,154 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2026 | 1995–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 354 | 166 |
| Fires reported | 23 | 117 |
| Injuries reported | 125 | 89 |
| Deaths reported | 5 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21% | 7.3% |
Tesla Model X by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
367
15.2%
Other & Unspecified
358
14.8%
Suspension
333
13.8%
Electrical System
301
12.5%
Steering
262
10.8%
Body & Structure
144
6.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
126
5.2%
Brakes
100
4.1%
Ford F-350 SD by year
What breaks
Steering
1,100
21.3%
Suspension
874
17.0%
Engine & Cooling
607
11.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
397
7.7%
Electrical System
335
6.5%
Transmission & Drivetrain
295
5.7%
Tires
252
4.9%
Other & Unspecified
242
4.7%